Transparent IT Staffing Pricing
No hidden fees. No recruitment costs. No long-term lock-in. Pay only for the expertise you need, when you need it. Senior rates are roughly 35-55% below the average German IT freelance rate (EUR 95/hour, Freelancer-Kompass 2025).
Rate Card by Role & Seniority
All rates are per day, fully loaded — no additional costs
| Role Category | Junior 1-3 years | Senior 5+ years | Architect / Lead 8+ years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backend Developer | EUR 165-240 | EUR 335-485 | EUR 485-650 |
| Frontend Developer | EUR 160-225 | EUR 315-445 | EUR 445-595 |
| Full-Stack Developer | On request | EUR 355-500 | EUR 500-650 |
| DevOps Engineer | On request | EUR 370-520 | EUR 520-705 |
| QA Engineer | EUR 165-240 | EUR 335-465 | EUR 465-595 |
| Data Engineer | On request | EUR 370-520 | EUR 520-705 |
| Cloud Architect | On request | EUR 465-650 | EUR 650-835 |
| Mobile Developer | EUR 165-240 | EUR 370-520 | EUR 520-670 |
| SAP Specialist | On request | EUR 465-745 | On request |
| Project Manager | On request | EUR 355-485 | EUR 485-650 |
Net rates per 8-hour day. QA Engineer = test automation / SDET; manual testers from EUR 130/day. Rates may vary based on specific technology stack, project complexity, and engagement duration. Contact us for a tailored quote.
Choose the Model That Fits Your Needs
Staff Augmentation
Individual experts integrated into your existing team. They work under your management, using your tools and processes.
- Pricing: Daily rate per specialist
- Minimum: 1 month, 1 specialist
- Best for: Filling skill gaps, scaling capacity, covering leave
Dedicated Team
A full cross-functional team dedicated exclusively to your project. We handle recruitment, HR, and team management.
- Pricing: Monthly team rate (volume discount)
- Minimum: 3 months, 3+ specialists
- Best for: Long-term projects, product development, digital transformation
Project-Based
Fixed-scope delivery with clear milestones and deliverables. We manage the team and take responsibility for the outcome.
- Pricing: Fixed project price
- Minimum: Scoped per project
- Best for: Well-defined projects, MVPs, migrations, rescue projects
ARDURA Consulting vs. Direct Hiring
See how much you save by choosing IT staff augmentation over traditional hiring
Direct Hire
Traditional Employment- Recruitment costs: 15-25% of annual salary
- Benefits & insurance: 20-30% overhead
- Equipment & workspace: EUR 3,000-5,000 setup
- Time to hire: 2-4 months average
- Severance risk if project ends
- Training & upskilling costs
ARDURA Consulting
Staff Augmentation- Zero recruitment fees
- All-inclusive daily rate, no overhead
- No equipment or workspace costs
- 2 weeks to onboard
- Flexible — scale up or down anytime
- Pre-vetted experts, ready to deliver
See Your Potential Savings
Example: 3 senior backend developers for a 6-month project (assumptions from our total employer cost analysis)
Direct Hire Cost
ARDURA Consulting Cost
For a stable role lasting several years, direct hiring is usually cheaper per productive hour — in our example the break-even against a direct B2B contract is around 9 months. We will tell you when that is the case.
07 Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any hidden fees beyond the daily rate?
No. The daily rate covers everything — the specialist's salary, taxes, insurance, equipment, and our management overhead. There are no recruitment fees, no setup costs, and no termination penalties. You pay only for the days worked, invoiced monthly. The rate you see is the rate you pay.
What is the minimum engagement period?
For Staff Augmentation, the minimum engagement is 1 month with a monthly rolling contract. For Dedicated Teams, we recommend a minimum of 3 months to build team cohesion and deliver meaningful results. Project-Based engagements are scoped individually. All contracts can be terminated with 30 days notice.
Can I scale the team up or down during the engagement?
Absolutely. One of the key advantages of working with ARDURA Consulting is flexibility. You can add new specialists with 2 weeks notice, or reduce the team with 30 days notice. There are no penalties for scaling — you only pay for the resources you use. We maintain a bench of pre-vetted experts ready for rapid deployment.
How do you determine the rate for a specific specialist?
Rates depend on three factors: seniority level (Junior/Senior/Architect), technology specialization (common vs. niche skills), and engagement duration (longer commitments may qualify for volume discounts). After understanding your requirements, we provide a fixed daily rate per specialist — no surprises. Rates are locked for the duration of the engagement. As a reference, senior developers typically cost EUR 335-485 per day and tech leads or architects EUR 485-650 per day, fully loaded.
Do you offer any guarantees or trial periods?
Yes. Every engagement starts with a 2-week satisfaction guarantee. If the specialist does not meet your expectations within the first 2 weeks, we replace them at no cost. Additionally, if a specialist leaves during the engagement, we guarantee a replacement within 5 business days. Our 99% specialist retention rate speaks to the quality of our matching process.
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